Friday, May 8, 2009

The Baby Quilts Book

That's what I called it for the longest time. So, I was really happy when I found out that the official title of the book was going to be Quilts,Baby! . I didn't have to work too hard to learn a completely different name.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was excited to have a couple designs in this book, but at that point I hadn't received my contributor's copy. Now that I have an actual copy of the book, have read (and reread) the text and oohed and aahed over the quilts, I am even more thrilled to have been included. Along with a spectrum of fun, and contemporary quilts, there's a an extensive techniques section that, I think, makes these projects very doable for sewers from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Also, there's a bunch of cute little extras that enhance the essential charm of the book.Extras like this:

Rather than have a traditional picture of each of the designers, the author, Linda Kopp, had each contributor send a baby picture to be included along with their design. It's just a little thing, but I enjoyed flipping through the pages and looking at everyone's baby picture. It made for a sweet experience. I also loved the excerpts from questionairres the designers filled out. I'm familiar with the work of quite a few of these women through flickr and the blogosphere and it was fun to hear more about them.I think it's a fresh look at baby quilts and I'm proud to be included. I'm also giving away a copy of the book. The nice folks at Lark Books (the publisher) are offering a free copy of the book to one of my blog readers. That's you! All you have to do is leave a comment and I'll put your name in the drawing for the book. I'll take comments through Sunday at 8:00pm CST and announce the winner as part of Mini Quilt Monday.Good luck and have a terrific weekend!

I would love a copy of the book, I'm at the age now where my friends are starting to have babies and I enjoy being able to make them quilts. The book looks like it would provide some great inspiration!

I've had the book favorited on Amazon since before it's release, but haven't got a copy for myself yet. It's so fun to see some of my favorite blog authros as contributors to the book. Congrats on your contribution.

The book looks great and will surely be a great seller. So happy for you and your success. Also enjoyed seing your studio space in Studios magazine this month. I would love to win a copy of Quilts Baby!

Just the cover is tantalising! So simple and different - and I have a new niece or nephew arriving in the first week on November so some fresh ideas would be perfect! Well done on having your work included - how very lovely. :-)

That looks like an inspiring book, and would be really great to have as I seem to be surrounded by expecting mothers lately! And the small part of your design that we see in the picture, below your sweet baby cheeks, looks really intriguing!

Wow - the book looks fab - congratulations on being involved. I'll be an aunty for the first time this year and I'm excited! I need inspiration for my first ever quilt and this book could be the trick!

i have been holding off on starting a quilt for our newest-to-be addition to our family, 2 weeks ago they said he had less than a 5% chance for survival...yesterday, they said his situation is resolving - its a miracle! i would love to win this so that i could start on his quilt!

Just discovered you through Red Fish Circle. The Etsy shop has me drooling... I love your designs and color combinations. The book looks great - would love to have it as inspiration for gifting expectant friends!

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